Lushan Travel Guide: Unlocking the Beauty of Mountains, Rivers, and Culture

| Unlocking the Beauty of Mountains, Rivers, and Culture. 🌄 My dears, I recently took a trip to Lushan, and the scenery was absolutely stunning! But if you don't do your homework before you come, you'll really take a lot of detours 😅. Today, I'm here to share my Lushan travel experience with you. It's super detailed, and this one article is enough. Save it quickly! 🚗 Transportation Lushan is very convenient to get to, with several options available. 🚌 If you take the train to Jiujiang Station, you can take a special bus directly to Guling Town in Lushan after exiting the station. The ticket costs about CNY 20, and the journey takes 1–2 hours. 🚗 If you are driving, head towards Lushan North Mountain Park Gate via Hehualong to the Jiuwei Avenue from Jiujiang; tourists coming from Nanchang can get off the expressway at the Tongyuan exit and arrive at Lushan South Mountain Park Gate. However, be aware that the road to Lushan is a winding mountain road with many bends. If you are prone to motion sickness, remember to prepare motion sickness medicine in advance. 🚠 To visit the attractions on Lushan Mountain, you must take the Lushan sightseeing bus. Private cars and taxis are not allowed to enter the scenic area. The sightseeing bus ticket is CNY 70/person and is valid for 7 days. You can get on and off at any stop, which is very convenient. 🎫 Special Ticket Offers The Lushan Scenic Area ticket is CNY 160/person and covers most of the attractions. However, attractions such as the San Die Spring and the Shimenjian Scenic Area require separate tickets. 🌟 San Die Spring ticket is CNY 64/person. You must visit this spot. There is a saying that goes, "You haven't been to Lushan if you haven't been to San Die Spring." The majestic waterfall will really shock you. 🌟 Shimenjian Scenic Area ticket is CNY 52/person. Here, you'll find unique geological landscapes, deep canyons, and groups of waterfalls. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations There are many accommodation options in Lushan. Here are some recommendations based on different budgets and needs: 👍 If your budget allows, I highly recommend the Lushan Jihao Huaihai International Howard Johnson Hotel. It has a rating of 4.7 and is hidden in the valley, where you can quietly enjoy the sunset and sea of clouds. The room facilities are luxurious, and the service is super attentive. There is also the Lushan Hotel, a century-old ancient building where you can enjoy the spring scenery of Lushan. It is full of historical charm, and the photos look great. 👍 If you want a boutique homestay with a higher cost performance, the Lushan Songmo Homestay is a good choice. It has a Japanese-style pine forest courtyard, as well as a private hot spring and barbecue. It's super cozy. Huazhu · Lushan Yueyao Homestay (Lushan Xiaotianchi Branch) is also very good, with a rating of 4.9. Located on Lushan Mountain, you can see the mountains when you look up and the fog when you open the window, as if you are in a fairyland. ✨ Tour Order Lushan attractions can be roughly divided into the East Line, the West Line, and other areas. It is recommended to visit the West Line first, and then the East Line, so that you don't have to backtrack and you can see all the essential attractions. The West Line is rich in cultural landscapes and beautiful natural scenery; the East Line is mainly composed of magnificent mountain scenery. 🗓️ Itinerary 1️⃣ Day 1: West Line Tour 🎈9:00: After arriving at Guling Town in Lushan, take the sightseeing bus to Like a Qin Lake. The lake water is as green as a mirror, surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is picturesque. 🎈11:00: Stroll along the lake to Flower Path. This is where the great Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi used to follow the path to admire the flowers. It is known as "Bai Sima Flower Path". There is also a restored Bai Juyi Cottage in the park, where you can feel the artistic conception of the ancients. 🎈12:30: Taste Lushan's special delicacies in nearby restaurants, such as Lushan stone fungus, bamboo shoots with braised pork, and stone fish omelet. 🎈14:00: Go to Jinxiu Valley. The valley is deep and densely forested, with strange rocks and cliffs. The flowers bloom like a brocade, and the scenery is very charming. If you are lucky, you can also see the spectacular Lushan cloud and fog. 🎈16:00: Visit the Immortal Cave. This is a rock cave made of sandstone cliffs. Because it is shaped like a Buddha's hand, it is also known as Buddha's Hand Rock. It is a blessed place for Taoism and a must-see spot for tourists. 🎈18:00: Return to Guling Town, stroll around the streets of the town, feel the leisurely life in the mountains, and have dinner by the way. 🎈20:00: You can go to watch the movie "Lushan Love". This movie has always maintained the Guinness record for the number of screenings and screening time. In the Lushan Love Cinema, you can feel that romantic love story. 2️⃣ Day 2: East Line Tour 🎈8:30: Take the sightseeing bus to Hanpokou, which is like a galloping horse and a swimming dragon. It is an excellent place to watch Poyang Lake and the sunrise. If the weather is clear, you can also see the magnificent scenery of the Five Old Men Peaks. 🎈11:00: Visit Lushan Botanical Garden, the first subtropical mountain botanical garden in China, and the only botanical garden built on the top of a mountain. There are many kinds of plants inside, and there are different beautiful sceneries in all seasons. 🎈12:30: Have lunch at a restaurant near the botanical garden and take a break. 🎈14:00: Go to the Five Old Men Peaks. The five peaks are arranged side by side, like five old men sitting on the ground, which is very spectacular. Climbing to the top of the mountain and overlooking the mountains, you will really have the feeling of "I shall reach the summit and see how small are all the other mountains." 🎈16:30: After coming down from the Five Old Men Peaks, go to Lulin Lake. The lake water is as clear as a mirror, and the surrounding mountains are reflected in it, which is very beautiful. You can take a walk by the lake to relax. 🎈18:30: End the day's trip, return to Guling Town, have a hearty dinner, and have a good rest. ⚠️ Travel Tips ✅ Book accommodation and tickets in advance, especially during the peak tourist season, otherwise it is likely that it will be difficult to find a room or you will have to queue for a long time. ✅ The weather in Lushan is changeable, so remember to bring rain gear and warm clothes with you. Even in summer, it is cooler on the mountain in the morning and evening. ✅ There are many Lushan sightseeing buses, but they may be crowded during the peak tourist season, so try to avoid traveling during peak hours. ✅ The supplies on Lushan Mountain are relatively expensive, so you can bring some snacks and water with you, but don't bring too much to avoid increasing the burden. How about it, my dears? Are you excited after reading this guide? Then pack your bags quickly and take a trip to Lushan that you can take whenever you want! 💕